WO2017158244A1 - Distributeur conçu pour humidifier et distribuer des lingettes hygiéniques - Google Patents

Distributeur conçu pour humidifier et distribuer des lingettes hygiéniques Download PDF

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WO2017158244A1
WO2017158244A1 PCT/FI2017/050192 FI2017050192W WO2017158244A1 WO 2017158244 A1 WO2017158244 A1 WO 2017158244A1 FI 2017050192 W FI2017050192 W FI 2017050192W WO 2017158244 A1 WO2017158244 A1 WO 2017158244A1
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Markku Oksman
Saku HELLE
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A47K10/42—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked
    • A47K10/426—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked dispensing from the front or sides of the dispenser
    • A47K10/427—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked dispensing from the front or sides of the dispenser with means for urging the whole stack towards the dispensing opening, e.g. a spring
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A47K2010/3266—Wet wipes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A47K2010/3266—Wet wipes
    • A47K2010/3273—Wet wipes moistened just before use

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  • the present invention relates to moistened hygienic towel dispensers which provide for moistened towels on demand.
  • Moistened hygienic towel dispensers according to at least some embodiments of the present invention comprise a housing having a storage area for towels, a door configured to permit removal of towels from the storage area, a reservoir for storage or mixing of a liquid agent, and a moistening system within the housing configured to transport liquid from the reservoir to the towels.
  • Preferred embodiments have an opening in the housing to permit liquid to be introduced to the moistening system and thus distributed to towels contained within the dispenser.
  • wet wipes which are used for washing are typically moisturized in a manufacturing process and shipped pre-moistened.
  • Current wipes also typically have trash generating or environmentally harmful materials i.e. different plastic, viscose etc.
  • Wipes typically have a lot of chemicals included such as moisturizing liquid i.e. preservatives, alcohols etc. Further, such wipes are not typically compostable due materials or chemicals.
  • Packaging quantities of presently available wet wipes may also compound the above issues as they are typically single packaged or packaged in groups of around ten.
  • a moistened hygienic towel dispenser comprising a housing having a storage area for towels, a door configured to permit removal of towels from the storage area, a reservoir for storage or mixing of a liquid agent, and a moistening system within the housing configured to transport liquid from the reservoir to the towels.
  • FIGURES 1A - 1C show a cover for a moistened hygienic towel dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 1 A shows a side view of the cover.
  • FIGURE 1 B shows a top view of the cover.
  • FIGURE 1C shows a front view of the cover.
  • FIGURES 2A - 2D show a housing or insert according to at least some embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 2 A shows a side view of the housing.
  • FIGURE 2B shows a top view of the housing.
  • FIGURE 2C shows a front view of the housing.
  • FIGURE 2D shows the inside of the housing.
  • FIGURES 3A - 3C show a housing according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURES 4 A and 4B show a moistening system according to some embodiments of the claimed invention.
  • FIGURES 5A - 5G show a dispenser according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 6 shows a component breakdown of an automated dispenser according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIGURES 7 and 8A - 8C show a dispenser which can be installed in place according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • towel and wipe are used throughout the present specification to describe the dry product provided within the dispensers according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the terms towel and wipe used herein may refer to towels or wipes made from various products. For example, they may be made from paper or other compostable or renewable ingredients.
  • Liquid agent as used herein can mean, for example, water plus further sterilizing or hygienic ingredients. Such ingredients may be of natural origin. Liquid agents as described herein may have antibacterial or antiviral properties.
  • a dispenser according to embodiments of the present invention provides a hand wash solution in places where hand hygiene may otherwise be difficult to maintain. It also provides to save water and reduce necessary infrastructure by replacing standard water-soap-paper-drying washing. The moistened towels or wipes are moisturized in place of usage and thus have a longer shelf life. Further, when used with biodegradable towels, dispensers according to the present invention provide a very ecological solution to hand sanitation when waste disposal is complicated such as, for example, while camping or sailing.
  • dispensers according to certain embodiments of the present invention may contain a filtering system which allows the use of water which is available in place.
  • dispensers according to the present invention use moistened paper towels with all natural ingredients and thus avoid overuse of antibiotics and other chemicals. Water which meets certain sanitary requirements may be used to moisten wipes for use in hand sanitation. As such, certain dispensers according to the present invention allow for the use of filtered water and certain natural ingredients to provide for moistened hygienic towels. [0025] According to an embodiment of the present invention as illustrated in Figures
  • a moistened hygienic towel dispenser comprising: a housing 20 having a storage area 23 for towels, a door 26 configured to permit removal of towels from the storage area 23, a reservoir 25 for storage or mixing of a liquid agent, and a moistening system 27 within the housing configured to transport liquid from the reservoir 25 to the towels.
  • certain moistened hygienic towel dispensers according to the present invention have an opening 24 in the housing 20 for feeding liquid to the moistening system 27.
  • At least some moistened hygienic towel dispensers according to embodiments of the present invention are shipped prepackaged with towels in the storage area 23.
  • FIG. 2D illustrates a moistening system employed within certain moistened hygienic towel dispensers according to the present invention.
  • the moistening system 27 comprises slots between the reservoir 25 and storage area 23. These slots distribute liquid from the reservoir 25 to the storage area 23.
  • FIG. 2A As illustrated in Figures 2 A, 2B and 2C, at least some moistened hygienic towel dispensers according to the present invention employ a door 26 which is a portion of the housing 20 configured to swing open.
  • the door 26 swings open at a hinge represented by the dashed line. This hinge could be, for example, a depression scored in the wall of the housing.
  • the storage area 23 of the housing is accessible to a user and the user may retrieve towels from the storage area 23.
  • the door 26 is further equipped with a tab 28 to assist a user in opening the door.
  • FIGs 3A - 3C illustrate moistened hygienic towel dispensers according to certain embodiments of the present invention wherein the door 36 is a portion of a wall of the housing 30 configured to be pried open by a user.
  • the door 36 is designed to be pried open by a user by perforating the wall of the housing along at least three edges of the door 36 as illustrated by the dashed lines in Figures 3A and 3B.
  • a void 39 can be provided in the material of the housing 30 to assist with opening the door as seen in Figure 3B.
  • a seal is provided, for example a quality or tamper evident seal.
  • Certain moistened hygienic towel dispensers according to at least some embodiments of the present invention comprise a seal affixed between the door 26 and the rest of the housing 20. Such a seal is configured to be broken when a user opens the door 26. Within some embodiments this is accomplished by, for example, perforating the seal to make it easier to tear or by ensuring that the adhesive used to apply the seal allows for the seal to be peeled away by a user.
  • the housing 20 acts as an insert for a cover 10 as illustrated in Figure 1A.
  • certain embodiments of the present invention provide a housing with a tab 28 to assist in removing the housing 20 from the cover 10.
  • the housing 20 is inserted into the cover at an opening 16 in the cover to accept the housing 20 as seen in Figure 1C.
  • the sleeve or cover 10 is sufficient to keep the door 26 of the housing closed and the towels protected from the environment. In such embodiments it is not necessary to seal the door 26 shut as instead the sleeve 10 is sealed in place over the housing 20.
  • FIG. IB and 2B when provided as an insert and cover combination, certain dispensers according to the present invention are provided with an opening 14 in the cover 10 corresponding to the opening 24 in the insert portion or housing 20.
  • the openings 14, 24 correspond in at least the fashion that when the housing or insert portion 20 is at a certain position within the cover 10 the openings 14 and 24 align so as to allow a user access to the reservoir 25.
  • towels provided within the storage area 23 are at once protected from the outside environment and yet easily moistened by a user at a time of desired use.
  • certain dispensers provide for a housing with a slot 22 which is configured to depress upon inserting the housing 20 into the cover 10.
  • the cover 10 is provided with a corresponding tab 12 which folds into the cover 10 when the housing 20 is inserted.
  • the slot 22 and tab 12 interact to ensure that the housing 20 does not pull all of the way out of the cover 10.
  • the slot and tab are configured to ensure that the insert slides out to a location where the hole of the insert aligns with the hole of the cover.
  • a slot 32 is illustrated in more detail in Figures 3A and 3B. As seen, the slot 32 is provided with a tab 31. When the housing is assembled the tab 31 is inserted into the main body of the housing 30 and thus the slot 32 remains fixed in place. In at least some embodiments a housing tab 38 is supplied to assist with removing the insert from the cover.
  • placement of the opening 34 in the housing 30 is adjusted such that there is no need for a corresponding hole in a cover.
  • the housing 30 of Figure 3C is provided with a cover, the housing need only be slid out from the cover until the opening 34 is exposed to allow for liquid to be introduced to the dispenser.
  • the slot and tab system described above would then be configured to allow the housing 30 to be withdrawn from the cover just enough to allow for the door 36 to be opened and liquid to be introduced to the opening 34.
  • a tab 38 is provided to assist in withdrawing the housing 30 from a cover.
  • Certain moistened hygienic towel dispensers according to the present invention are provided with dry ingredients, for example natural ingredients, in the reservoir 25. These ingredients are then mixed with the liquid provided by a user at the time of use. This allows for a longer shelf life for the towels as they are not shipped in a pre-moistened state.
  • Some dispensers according to the present invention contain towels already impregnated with dry ingredients, such as cleansing, moisturizing, or other beneficial ingredients, for example, natural ingredients.
  • the natural ingredients are derived from natural sources, for example, wood, plants, berries, leafs, fungus, moss, roots.
  • the natural ingredients are derived from seaweed or algae.
  • certain embodiments employ natural ingredients derived from animals.
  • the natural ingredients have skin healing or treatment properties.
  • the natural ingredients may be in powder, grain, slurry, solid, viscous or liquid form.
  • Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for a self-contained moistened hygienic towel dispenser.
  • a self-contained moistened hygienic towel dispenser is shipped with liquid already in the reservoir 25. This liquid is separated from the storage area 23 by a seal.
  • the seal is configured to be broken by sliding the housing out of the cover. This could be accomplished, for example, by providing a bladder filled with fluid in the reservoir 25. The bladder would then be punctured or ruptured when a user opens the package.
  • Certain dispensers having liquid already in the reservoir are provided with a mixture of natural ingredients and water, preferably filtered water.
  • a portable dispenser having a sleeve which slides over an insert. Openings are provided in both the sleeve and the insert. Prior to use, the opening in the sleeve does not align with the opening in the insert. When a user wishes to moisten the towels, the sleeve is slid across the insert until the openings align and liquid can be poured into the moistening system.
  • the sleeve does not slide completely off of the insert.
  • a stopper element is employed, similar to the tab 12 and slot 22 of Figures 1A and 2 A.
  • the tab and slot allow for the insert to be placed inside the sleeve by depressing the tab which then interlocks with the slot when the insert is slid out of the sleeve.
  • FIGS 4A and 4B illustrate a moistening system 40 according to at least some embodiments of the present invention.
  • slots 47 provide a controlled path from the reservoir 45.
  • Such a moistening system uses gravity to distribute liquid from the reservoir 45 to towels placed below the moistening system 40.
  • the slots are formed by punching rectangles into the base of reservoir 45. Some embodiments, as illustrated, only cut the rectangle on three sides so as to leave a raised portion. This raised portion assists in controlling the flow of liquid and ensuring that the liquid is distributed throughout the reservoir before being supplied to the towels below. This ensures a more even distribution of liquid and more evenly moistened towels.
  • dispensers are configured to moisten a plurality of towels in a storage area of the dispenser. This may be accomplished through many means and may use user-supplied liquid or a liquid already present within the dispenser.
  • the sleeve or cover of the dispenser is provided with custom advertisements or logos based on orders.
  • Certain dispensers according to at least some embodiments of the present invention are portable in that they may be easily carried by a user. In such embodiments it is advantages to provide the insert and sleeve separately. In such a case the inserts may be sold separately from the sleeve. This allows for the sleeve, for example, to have a customized appearance while the inserts are provided in bulk. Another option is for the sleeve to be of a more durable construction which allows for reuse of the sleeve with multiple inserts.
  • Certain embodiments of the portable dispenser have a sleeve which does not extend the full length of the insert.
  • a sleeve may be provided without a hole as the length of the insert does not necessitate a hole to access the hole in the insert.
  • the sleeve may be, for example, merely long enough to cover the hole of the insert.
  • Some embodiments of the portable dispenser include a fluid container within the dispenser which is ruptured via action of the sleeve.
  • a fluid container within the dispenser which is ruptured via action of the sleeve.
  • the dispenser is sealed to ensure that the sanitary nature of the towels is maintained until use. This can be accomplished, for example, with an adhesive label or sticker placed along the edge of the box such that the label is adhered to both the sleeve and the insert. A user then breaks or removes the label in order to move the sleeve, add liquid and access the moistened towels.
  • Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for a dispenser with a built in filter, moistening system and optionally a reservoir.
  • the dispenser so equipped may be shipped with dry towels and liquid added by a user. Said liquid may be supplied by the user or shipped with the dispenser. This allows for weight saving and other storage benefits.
  • a user may provide water with an unknown purity which will be filtered so as to meet sanitary requirements. The water is then provided to the moistening system where natural ingredients may be added before the towels within the dispenser are moistened.
  • At least some moistened towel dispensers according to the present invention are designed to be easily carried by a user.
  • the dispensers of Figures 1 - 4 are approximately 13 cm by 8 cm and thus may be easily carried within one hand.
  • Dispensers according to some embodiments of the present invention are designed to carry between 5 and 25 towels.
  • the dispensers depicted within Figures 1 - 4 may also be resized to fit different purposes. For example, certain dispensers according to the present invention designed to provide larger wipes for cleaning of surfaces are as large as an A4 sheet of paper.
  • FIG. 5A shows an exploded view illustrating the various parts of a moistened towel dispenser according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • the housing consists of towel holding insert 51, housing body 55, and back wall 57.
  • the towel holding insert 51 has rails to ensure proper mating with the housing body 55.
  • the insert also has a slotted opening 52 for dispensing of the moistened towels.
  • the pusher plate 56 with a circular receiving groove matching the groove on the back wall 57 of the housing.
  • the grooves provide a means for holding a spring in place between the back wall 57 and pusher plate 56.
  • the pusher plate 56 and spring ensure that towels are moved towards the slotted opening even when moistened.
  • the moistening system comprised of a reservoir for liquid dispersion 53 and a cover plate 54.
  • the moistening system is also inserted into the housing body 55 in the appropriate slot.
  • both the moistening system and insert 51 are placed within the housing body 55 the holes in the reservoir 53 allow hygienic liquid to moisten towels held by the insert 51.
  • the moistening system may be loaded through the hole in the cover plate 54.
  • the moistening system may be loaded with any liquid, however within certain embodiments natural ingredients are already present in the moistening system such that they would mix with the liquid when loaded.
  • the moistening systems according to embodiments of the present invention have various methods for taking in liquids and distributing them throughout the system. At least some moistening systems according to certain embodiments of the present invention are designed to ensure that the liquid is spread evenly between all of the towels within the dispenser, for example, by having holes spaced throughout a plate forming the bottom of a reservoir for liquid.
  • dispensers according to the present invention are configured such that the towel holding insert 51 and moistening system are easily removed and replaced. This allows for reuse of the dispenser and easy loading of both towels and liquids.
  • the towel holding insert is held in place within the housing via indents, screws or other affixing means.
  • Some embodiments also include a further hole in the housing such that liquids may be provided to the moistening system without requiring the removal of the moistening system itself.
  • FIG. 5B The cross-sectional view of Figure 5B shows the internal compartment of the dispenser 50.
  • the dispenser 50 has room for storing of hygienic towels below a moistening system 53 at the top of the dispenser.
  • the moistening system has holes for distributing liquid to the towels below via gravity.
  • the moistening system may contain ingredients which mix with water when water is added by a user or the system may be for receiving water having pre-mixed ingredients.
  • the pusher plate 56 At the back of the container is the pusher plate 56 for pushing towels towards the dispensing end and slotted opening 52.
  • a spring is placed between the pusher plate 56 and the back wall 57 of the housing.
  • FIG. 5D a similar circular groove may be seen on the back of the pusher plate 56 for receiving the spring. As shown, the pusher plate 56, with the force supplied by the spring, will ensure that towels are moved towards the dispensing end of the dispenser.
  • Figure 5E shows an external view of the dispenser of Figure 5A in an assembled condition. As seen, the dispenser has an opening for dispensing towels with an enlarged center portion to allow a user to grasp the towels.
  • the projected view of Figure 5F shows the same container as Figure 5E but rotated to show the sides of the container.
  • the projected view of Figure 5G shows the same container as Figures 5E and
  • the rear plate of the container is removable.
  • the rear plate is affixed to the container using screws applied in the screw holes shown.
  • FIG. 6 shows a component breakdown of an automated dispenser 60 according to certain embodiments of the present invention.
  • a holder 62 for a roll of towels 61 Towels are feed from the roll 61 via a feeding mechanism 63.
  • the feeding mechanism 63 also houses the battery, however, it should be understood that the battery may be placed elsewhere within the housing or eliminated if electric power is supplied via another means.
  • the feeding mechanism 63 takes towels from the roll 61 and guides them through the nozzles 65 which are used to moisten the towels before providing them to a user via the feed slot 64. As shown the nozzles 65 are provided with a liquid via pump 67.
  • the pump 67 sources liquid from the liquid bag connector and valve 68 which in turn sources liquid from a provided liquid bag 69.
  • a switch 66 is provided, for example a magnetic switch, for activating the system.
  • At least certain embodiments of an automated dispenser according to the present invention allow for moistening of towels on demand.
  • sealed bags containing clean water are provided for a dispenser.
  • Certain bags according to some embodiments are designed similar to IV liquid bags to ensure that liquid may be loaded into the dispenser without contamination.
  • the liquid within the bags may be, for example, sanitary water or water containing cleaning agents.
  • an automated dispenser provides the ability to load them with a windshield washer type fluid bag and thus eliminate the need for plumbing and sinks. This solution cuts the need for water in places such as ships where water is a resource to be managed and limits cargo capacity. Further the automated dispensers provide a solution which is much more ecological as there are no complicated installations. Such dispensers could even eliminate the need for sinks and water taps in restrooms all together. The water used in such dispensers may be 1000 times less than what is used in a standard water-soap-paper-dry washing of hands.
  • FIG. 7 A dispenser for installation in place according to a further embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figures 7 and 8A - 8C.
  • the dispenser 70 may be mounted on a wall for ease of operation.
  • Figure 7 shows the scale of the dispenser 70 in relation to a user 72.
  • Some embodiments of such a dispenser may also be stand-alone units wherein a stand is provided.
  • a trash receptacle may also be provided with such a stand to accept used towels.
  • the display can be, for example, an e-ink display, touch screen, or a static display. Within certain embodiments the display is used to show instructions for use, advertisements or allow other interaction with a user.
  • an automated moistening mechanism there is the possibility to dispense differently moisturized or just dry wipes as towels for drying.
  • Some embodiments enable this functionality at the request of a user as provided via an input device, for example, push buttons containing graphics, a slider, or a display which is either a touch screen or linked to other input methods as illustrated above.
  • an input device for example, push buttons containing graphics, a slider, or a display which is either a touch screen or linked to other input methods as illustrated above.
  • a screen there is an option to display advertisement as well as provide usage instructions and options.
  • Certain embodiments of the present invention are equipped with a moistening mechanism which moistens towels individually.
  • the mechanism uses gravity or a pump, for example a battery powered electric pump, to move liquid to contact the towels.
  • the mechanisms involves an electronic pump and nozzles which function similarly to an inkjet printer's print head when moistening the towels.
  • Some embodiments of the present invention moisten towels on a drop by drop basis. Certain embodiments involve a moistening mechanisms consisting of pipes having holes which allow for the controlled release of a liquid agent onto the towels.
  • a moistening mechanism sprays a liquid onto the towels.
  • Figures 8A - 8C show various views of the dispenser 80. As shown, there are two volumes. Within the illustrated embodiment the volumes are placed one atop the other, however it would be possible to relocate either volume to accommodate various installations of the dispenser. Also illustrated is a display 81 which is present on at least some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Some embodiments of a dispenser include a manually operated crank for use in locations without easy access to power. In such dispensers operation of a crank or other mechanism causes a pump to moisten a towel and dispense said towel.
  • Certain dispensers according to the present invention are provided with a UV light, such as a UV LED, in order to assist in sanitation of the inside of the dispenser.
  • a UV light such as a UV LED
  • Such a UV light could be oriented to ensure that a liquid dispensing nozzle remains sanitary.
  • the light may also be oriented to ensure that any portion of the dispenser exposed to moisture is also exposed to UV light.
  • Some dispensers according to the present invention are provided with communications and monitoring technology such as those which enable Internet of Things (IoT) functionality. These technologies are, for example, WLAN or 3G networks. With such a system the amount of towels and liquid remaining may be monitored. Said system would also allow for tracking of statistics regarding use of the dispenser. For example, if employed within the Helsinki - Vantaa Airport (HEL), a dispenser equipped with such monitoring systems could help determine the number of towels dispensed based on the origin of an arriving flight.
  • IoT Internet of Things
  • An automated dispenser is designed to provide high quality washing without the need for additional soap and water.
  • a dispenser can replace ordinary water wash facilities such as a sink and soap dispenser in a bathroom.
  • the dispensers can also be placed in any location independent of water and electricity availability by employing bags for liquid and batteries as discussed above. This results in easier installations and significantly less installation and running costs.
  • the towels and liquid provided ensure that maintenance is required only after 1000 washes. In such instances maintenance is as easy as replacing a paper roll and liquid bag.
  • Certain embodiments of an automated dispenser employing liquid bags and a battery power source ensure that the battery source lasts for at least several refills of the liquid and towels.
  • Certain embodiments of an automated dispenser according to the present invention are designed to work with a water source such as standard plumbing or a large reservoir.
  • a water source such as standard plumbing or a large reservoir.
  • the supplied water is filtered by a system of the dispenser in order to ensure that the water purity is sufficiently hygienic.
  • water is provided to a paper towel just before dispensing.
  • the paper may be provided on a roll for ease of dispensing. Paper would then be fed from the roll, through a moistening system prior to dispensing. This moistening system could be spray nozzles. However the paper roll is maintained as dry.
  • At least some automated dispensers comprise: a housing having a storage area for towels, a slot configured to permit removal of towels from the storage area, a reservoir for storage or mixing of a liquid agent, and a moistening system within the housing configured to transport liquid from the reservoir to the towels.
  • a moistening system further comprises an automated distribution mechanism configured to moisten individual towels as they are removed from the dispenser.
  • Certain automated dispensers according to the present invention contain an automated distribution mechanism comprising: a dispensing nozzle for spraying liquid onto the towels, and a pump configured to pump liquid from the reservoir to the dispensing nozzle.
  • At least some automated dispensers according to the present invention employ an electric pump. As discussed above, certain automated dispensers employ a mechanical pump.
  • Wipes are moisturized in place of usage
  • Compostable wipes may be used as they are not shipped wet and therefore do not degrade prior to use
  • Dispenser of wipes containing filtering systems allows use of any readily available water source
  • Natural ingredients are mixed to purified water and moisturizing process of paper bunch is accomplished at once
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide a hand wash solution in places where hand hygiene is difficult to maintain or there is a need for quick and high quality wash comparable to water-soap-paper-drying.
  • the wipes are moisturized in place of usage and are compostable.
  • Certain embodiments of the present invention employ a filtering process in which natural ingredients are mixed with purified water. This mixture is then employed to moisturize towels, for example a group of towels which are moisturized at the same time.
  • a face mask In some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a face mask.
  • Such a mask may be found in either an automated or manual dispenser.
  • the face masks are moisturized with a similar liquid as the towels in the above mentioned embodiments.
  • moisturizing of the face masks takes place in much the same fashion as for the towels.
  • the towels have printed texture or graphics.
  • Such textures or graphics may serve as an advertisement or provide information on hand washing.
  • At least some embodiments of the present invention employ towels having textures or graphics which employ a reactive ink or labeling which allows for indication of hand wash quality. Such an indication may be based on, for example, the amount of time spent washing, pressure employed when washing, or even a mixing of sanitizing ingredients.
  • Certain embodiments of the present invention employ towels having reactive labeling which provides an indication as to the presence of harmful agents such as bacteria, viruses etc.
  • At least some dispensers according to the present invention are adapted to use rainwater. This is accomplished, for example, by employing a catchment system and filter to ensure that the captured water is purified before use. Certain embodiments of dispensers according to the present invention are adapted to use solar energy to increase the renewable nature of the dispenser.

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Selon un exemple de la présente invention, un distributeur de lingettes hygiéniques humidifiées comprend un boîtier avec une zone de stockage de lingettes, une porte conçue pour pouvoir retirer des lingettes de la zone de stockage, un réservoir conçu pour stocker ou mélanger un agent liquide, ainsi qu'un système d'humidification situé à l'intérieur du boîtier et conçu pour transporter du liquide du réservoir aux lingettes.
PCT/FI2017/050192 2016-03-18 2017-03-20 Distributeur conçu pour humidifier et distribuer des lingettes hygiéniques WO2017158244A1 (fr)

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